Serve in the World

The Bartz family are in Singapore as regional developers with Athletes in Action. With almost 50 years combined ministry experience; much of it being internationally focused and some of it living overseas, they are uniquely qualified to help pioneer new ministries, train national staff and develop leaders throughout Asia.

Dr. David and Vreni Greenlee serve globally from Operation Mobilization’s (OM) offices near Atlanta. David contributes through missiological reflection and research; a recent focus has been the link between OM’s vision for vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached with community development and creation care. Vreni and David are also OM’s liaison to American OMers in their senior years.

Glenn serves as the Director of Communications for YWAM’s MercyWorks. Some of the main duties he is responsible for include creating, maintaining and updating the MercyWorks website, sending out regular e-blasts, designing and writing of newsletters, capturing and cataloguing stories, photos and video for all resource material to create products that encourage people to go and give towards various MercyWorks missions.

Rolando is serving God in Peru, South America through Paz y Esperanza, a Christian Human Rights organization that works alongside individuals, families and communities in poverty so that they can live with dignity and be free from violence and injustice. Rolando is the Director of the Instituto Paz y Esperanza, a training center for church leaders integral mission, public diaspora and human rights advocacy. His ministry focuses on advising and training church leaders in advocacy and communication strategies to build a prophetic witness and voice from faith communities in society.

The Rutters are the Western European directors of Alongside Ministries International in association with Agapé France. They oversee staff working alongside and, even leading, local churches in countries such as France, Czech Republic, Estonia and Albania. Ian and Teri live in France near the border with Geneva, Switzerland. They also have close ties with the Agapé France, ministry of CRU. Overseeing and mentoring their staff is a great privilege for them both. The Rutters are encouraged by the creativity and variety of ministries that they represent. Western European culture can be quite apathetic and even hostile to the message of the Christian church. Their staff are all in challenging situations. Ian and Teri also enjoy serving locally in a variety of ways, often through their church which is a young church plant.

The Allans have been on staff Christian Challenge at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) since the fall of 2021. They seek to help students know Jesus more through Bible studies, mentoring students and encouraging fellowship, community and evangelism on campus.

Scott is the Regional Director for InterVarsity in the Rocky Mountains, leading 66 staff and interns on 45 campuses across 8 states. He is vision-caster, decision-maker, team builder, pastor, trainer, advocate, leadership developer, missions catalyst, executive leader, fundraiser, and spiritual father.

‍Connie is the National Director for Intercessory Prayer, mobilizing prayer for revival in InterVarsity and beyond. She provides strategic vision, leadership, inspiration, spiritual influence, and practical teaching/training to build momentum for intercession across the nation.

Josh and Julie have been on staff with Cru for over 15 years and currently give leadership to Cru in Northern Colorado: directing the Cru movements at University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State University. Cru focuses on introducing students to Jesus, building them up in their faith and sending them out to influence others for Christ.

Ray is a teacher/trainer for incoming Young Life staff nationally. Every new staff person has to take 7 seminary classes. He is involved in the delivery of 3 of them. (With the pandemic he teaches mostly online.) In addition, Ray mentors 15 local and Midwest ministers. His role continues to be equipping the next generation of Christian pastors in leadership, theological training and ministry skills.

JB is responsible for encouraging, training, equipping, and evangelizing coaches and athletes; growing and mobilizing volunteers. The FCA Area Representative ensures the effectiveness and longevity of the ministry through relationship-building, mentoring, discipleship, leadership training and evangelism, as well as the development of the 4-C ministries, volunteers and cultivation of monthly partners and donors. FCA values of Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence with coaches, athletes, donors and other staff at all times.

Courtland is a Lakota/Sioux. He is the Co-Area Director of the Four Corners Area on campus at Fort Lewis College developing Native/Indigenous leaders, creating world changers and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus (whose name means Creator Sets Free) to the Native American students who come from all across Turtle Island (North America) to get an education. He is passionate about students finding and knowing Jesus through scripture, and growing into the disciples that their tribes and family need as well as know the power of prayer and God's destiny for them.

Loving and walking alongside immigrants and refugees in ways that affirm dignity and help them recover from forced displacement. Laura facilitates a community English program, training volunteers as they tutor immigrants, which is the second most diverse population in Colorado. SIM offers training and programs connecting multi-ethnic populations, including churches, to build God's Kingdom in love and unity.

Becky has been serving with International Students, Inc. since 2008 after finding the organization at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana.

In May 2014, she joined the East Bay Area (California) team to befriend students at UC Berkeley. In January 2017, Becky relocated to "CU Boulder", primarily working with the wives of international students, teaching ESL and tutoring one on one. She loves spending time in their homes or taking them hiking while talking about life and faith. Her goals on campus are to help the students and their families find all the resources needed to live a productive life in the US and to nurture the families' relationship with Jesus. Her passion is teaching ESL and leading Bible discovery groups with those seeking to learn about God’s great love for them.

Rashawn is a Co-Area director in the Four Corners Area. His vision is to see Native American students develop a closer relationship with Jesus and accept him into their lives through the Gospel.

Native InterVarsity is a ministry that seeks to follow Jesus, while honoring the Native cultures He gave us. They are at three out of fifteen campuses serving Native students in the Four Corners Area. They hope to plant on six more in the next three years. Native InterVarsity is passionately committed to inviting Native and Indigenous peoples of every tribe and nation in every college in the Four Corner region. They spend time with Scripture—incorporating Native storytelling styles as we study the Bible, worship in lecture halls and dorms—prophetically declaring God’s love and healing power for all people and pray in Native languages and styles— incorporating Native American and indigenous prayer practices.